Trentonian police blotter

The following items are based on information from police, unless otherwise noted:

MIDDLETOWN TWP., Pa.

Suspicious persons: Middletown Police are investigating two separate incidents involving suspicious person incidents in the Highland Park section of Levittown. The first incident took place on Nov. 5 at approximately 4:30 p.m. when a minivan occupied by two men stopped and the occupants began to speak to three juveniles. The balding, gray-haired heavy build driver appeared to be in his 50s police said. Police said the driver then taped the juveniles before fleeing the area. Police were unable to locate the van.

A second incident occurred on Nov.7 at about 8:10 a.m., when a man in his 20s driving a red Jeep Cherokee with a white fender stopped at the intersection of Harmony and Hedge roads. According to police the jeep driver asked a 15-year-old boy “if he was gay” police said that when the boy replied “no, why?” the man said “because you’re attractive”.

Police said the vehicle drove away towards Woodbourne Road. Middletown Police were alerted to this incident at 9:18 a.m. by the juvenile’s school. Police said that they checked the area but did not find the vehicle or the driver.

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Police ask that anyone having information regarding either incident to please call (215) 750-3845. Police said they are looking specifically for more information regarding the incident involving the red Jeep Cherokee on Nov. 7.

Burglary:Police said that on Nov. 8 someone gained entry to a home in the 100 block of Twin Oak drive in Levittown between 8:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Police said the suspects broke a rear door window to gain entry. Cash, jewelry and small electronics were taken.

LANGHORNE, Pa.

Underage drinking:Pennsylvania State Police arrested a 19-year-old New Egypt man on Nov. 10 at 4:04 a.m. at Cherry Street and Route 213. Police said they found the man highly intoxicated and shirtless in cold weather. Police said that an underage drinking citation was filed.

MAPLE SHADE

Theft: A Movado solid gold watch, valued at $2,500, and a heart shaped diamond ring, valued at $5,000, were stolen from a home in the 100 block of County Avenue while the resident was in the hospital, police reported at about 1:36 p.m. on Nov. 4.

Shoplifting:A 37-year-old Camden man tried to shoplift about $1,910 worth of merchandise from Lowe’s at about 3:53 p.m. on Nov. 2, police said. The man was lodged in Burlington County Jail, police said.